So in an effort to not go completely crazy in the next month, I've made a few decisions.
1. I'm challenging myself to not gain any weight between now and Christmas. In fact, I'm challenging myself to lose weight between now and Christmas. I'll put the goal at 7 lbs. (the holidays are a time when people excuse themselves from eating well and healthy just because it's the holidays. my body is worth more than the pain and regret of a sugar cookie. is yours?)
2. yoga will be practiced at least 3 times a week. in my home or at the studio. practicing yoga is a much better use of my time than a lot of other things I can think of. like spending too much money, or eating too many cookies (see above).
3. Very few presents will be bought. One reason is I'm making a few this year. Another reason is that my family and I are traveling this year, and will spending money on activities and experiences in our location, rather than stuff.
4. Lots of rest will be had. I tend to get sick around this time of year (although not as much since I'm not in school anymore). Lots of rest, vitamin c, healthy foods, and water, will help me from getting sick. I don't want a cold to get in the way of my practice. (have you ever tried doing a downward dog with a head full of goo? it's misreable.)
5. Books will be read. I think I had on my new years resolution list last year to read 2 books a month. I don't think I've done that-not because I'm a slow reader, or don't have the books (I definitely have enough books...), it's because I got lazy. (laziness seems to be the root of a lot of my problems...) I love reading, and getting lost in a book. So, I plan on reading lots over the next month. Plus, I've noticed that sitting down to read a book will slow you down a lot more than watching a movie. Slow = good. If you don't like reading, then do something else you really like to do. knit, sit outside, jump rope...
any goals for the next month? any ideas on how to stay uncrazy?
*reposted from my other blog
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